When counselling goes wrong

Counselling is a professional service that can be a helpful tool for addressing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural issues. However, there may be situations where counselling does not go as planned.

Here are some situations where counselling may not be effective:

• Incompatibility with the therapist: If you do not feel comfortable with your therapist, or do not trust them, it can be difficult to make progress in therapy. If you don't feel like you can connect with your therapist, it's important to discuss this with them or consider finding another therapist that you feel more comfortable with.
  

• Unrealistic expectations: If you have unrealistic expectations about what counselling can do for you or how quickly you can improve, you may be disappointed with the progress you make. It's important to have realistic expectations and to discuss them with your therapist.
  

• Lack of commitment: Counselling requires effort and commitment from the individual. If you are not committed to the process, it is unlikely that you will see any significant progress.
  

• Inadequate or inappropriate treatment: If the therapist doesn't have the appropriate qualifications, experience, or skills to help you with your specific issues, the therapy may not be effective.
  

• Not addressing the underlying issues: If the therapist only addresses the symptoms of the problem and not the underlying causes, the therapy may not be effective in the long term.

 It's important to remember that counselling is not always successful and that it's not the right fit for everyone. If you feel that counselling is not working for you, it is important to discuss this with your therapist and consider your other options. If a therapist is not able to help or if you don't feel comfortable with them, it's important to seek help from another therapist.